Understanding the nuances of legal privilege in criminal cases is crucial for safeguarding client communications. This topic delves into the protection mechanisms, exceptions, and strategic considerations necessary for corporate crime practitioners to maintain confidentiality and effectively navigate the complexities of privileged information. Stay ahead with current legal standards and practical approaches to ensure compliance and robust defence strategies.
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has amended General Licence INT/2025/5787748 to introduce a monthly reporting requirement for...
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has announced that Thalha Jubair, from East London, and Owen Flowers, from Walsall, West Midlands, both leading...
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has announced the arrest of six individuals suspected of operating a celebrity impersonation scam centre in Asaba,...
MLex: Senior lawmakers have warned that the UK’s Cyber Resilience and Security Bill does not effectively incorporate AI, as the government faces...
Common assault and batteryThe offences of common assault and batteryTechnically, the offences of assault and battery are separate summary offences. An...
AffrayAffray is an offence created by the Public Order Act 1986 (POA 1986). It can be tried in either the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court. The...
Self defenceSelf defenceSelf defence is an absolute defence based on the evidence which can apply in crimes committed by force. Section 76 of the...
Assault occasioning actual bodily harmThe offence of actual bodily harmThe offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) can be tried in...
Privilege against self-incriminationBackgroundThe concept of privilege against self-incrimination, which is commonly referred to as one distinct protection, actually arises from a number of different protections for defendants and witnesses at common law which are 'concerned with the protection of
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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